“Once you see the full suite of features available and how easy they are
to implement, we believe many mobile developers will find these APIs a
great alternative to other native mobile mapping APIs.” Said VP-Product
Vijay Bangaru.

Both APIs have been designed as "drop in" replacements for the current
native mapping APIs. To easily switch over, simply integrate the
MapQuest API instead of the native API. MapQuest mobile developers used
the same object model as the native API and added new functionality such
as integrated driving directions plus the ability to use free
OpenStreetMap data or MapQuest licensed datasets.

Just like all of MapQuest’s APIs, the mapping APIs feature no preset
limits on maps with the free Community Edition license. See the Terms
Overview for a fuller explanation of MapQuest’s license options and
limitations.

MapQuest has developed both the Android and Apple iOS Map APIs with a
full set of samples to show off many of the great features available,
which include:

Android Maps API :

-Advanced routing options and ability to display the route directly on
the map

-Built-in geocoding and reverse geocoding

-Smooth animation when zooming/panning

-Ability to rotate the map

-Support of shape and image overlays

Apple iOS Maps API Beta:

-Advanced routing options and ability to display the route directly on
the map

-Reverse geocoding

-Smooth animation when zooming/panning

-Support of shape and image overlays

For developers interested in using free OpenStreetMap data, simply don't
pass a key and the API will automatically default to using OpenStreetMap
data and services.

Mobile mapping developers can easily replace the native API and get more
features plus no preset limits on map transactions. In addition,
MapQuest will feature the work from developers on their blog to help
promote the mobile developer community.

MapQuest provides Internet, mobile and business solutions delivering on
the promise of helping people research and discover: where is it, how to
get there and what’s nearby. MapQuest is ranked 18th for
mobile brands and is one of the leading mapping providers, offering maps
and directions, and reaching 13.9 M monthly mobile UVs according to
MobiLens, December 2011. MapQuest’s mobile solutions are compatible with
a variety of mobile devices, including iPhone, Android and BlackBerry
devices. MapQuest, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL Inc., is based
in Denver, Colo.